Yokohama announces new roles for internal staff
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Yokohama Tire has announced multiple organizational changes within the company. These changes include: Rick Phillips, former senior director, commercial and OTR sales is now the v.p. of sales, consumer, commercial and OTR. Larry Kull, former senior…
International offers Bendix safety system on ProStar, Lonestar
LISLE, Ill. – International Truck has announced today that it will offer its Bendix next generation active safety system on its ProStar sleeper and daycab models, along with its LoneStar model. “This is another example of International Truck seeking out…
WIX changes up sales and service team
GASTONIA, N.C. – WIX Filters has announced that Steve Freestone and Lee Harris have accepted new roles within the company, while Susan Thompson and Marty Rhodes have added responsibilities. “WIX’s legacy is built on technical superiority, outstanding customer service and…
February 3, 2015: DOT unveils 30 year traffic forecast; WSDOT sues…
Home > Fleet Management > February 3, 2015: DOT unveils 30 year traffic forecast; WSDOT sues over bridge collapse; Bees and frozen chicken collide on the highway. February 3, 2015: DOT unveils 30 year traffic forecast; WSDOT sues over bridge coll…
UDP demands inquiry
Shillong, Feb. 2: The Opposition United Democratic Party today demanded a CBI inquiry into yesterday’s incident at Umling in Meghalaya’s Ri Bhoi district. Yesterday afternoon, hundreds of alleged coal truck drivers and helpers who were allegedly armed …
Trucker convicted of stealing, auctioning Oakley glasses from military
A truck driver was convicted Monday of stealing about $300,000 worth of Oakley eyewear bound for U.S. soldiers, then auctioning off the sunglasses online. Luis Albert Quintanilla, 47, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of felony grand theft, according to the …
Cabinet to discuss row over Port of Beirut’s fourth basin
Truck drivers and shipping agencies protest at the port in Beirut, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. BEIRUT: The row over the filling of the Port of Beirut’s fourth basin is expected to be discussed in the Cabinet session Wednesday, amid indications that a solutio…
Volvo adds long-haul VAH auto-hauler
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo has added a VAH 630 premium sleeper tractor designed for long-haul transport to its auto-hauler line. The new offering rounds out a line of auto-haulers that already include a VAH day cab and small sleeper model.…
VAH family shot
Volvo now has a complete line of auto-haulers, including one with full-sized sleeper for longhaul.
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